Thu December 09, 2021
VIDEO: CM Labs Simulators Used in Forestry to Increase Productivity, Profitability
Within the highly competitive forestry industry, logging contracts are won or lost based on many factors – not the least of which is cost. Consequently, logging companies are often forced to operate on razor thin profit margins....
Wed December 08, 2021
VIDEO: Kesla Starts Sales of Fire-Extinguishing Tractor Trailer
Finnish company Kesla Oyj is known for several forest technology and material processing products, including forest trailers for tractors. In recent years, tractor equipment has become increasingly versatile and now Kesla is launching a trailer concept with fire-extinguishing features....
Mon November 29, 2021
VIDEO: Komatsu Introduces Smart Crane for Harvesters
For a harvester operator, an easily operated crane is important for ensuring a productive working day. Every movement that can be simplified contributes to increased production and, ultimately, greater profitability....
Mon November 29, 2021
VIDEO: Ponsse's Solutions for Heavy-Duty Forwarding
The Ponsse Elephant King forwarder is the most powerful machine in the company's forwarder range. It offers a superior level of comfort, is particularly economical and efficient when transport distances are long or transported trees are large, according to the company....
Mon November 29, 2021
Fecon Adds Vermeer Texas-Louisiana as Newest Dealer
As part of the controlled roll out of the recent global distribution agreement, Fecon LLC announced the addition of Vermeer Texas-Louisiana. With 13 dealership locations throughout Texas and Louisiana, Vermeer Texas-Louisiana provides a robust line of mulching equipment that incorporates the best of Vermeer and Fecon mulching technology....
Mon November 22, 2021
Volvo CE Tests World's First High-Lift Tele-Operation Over 5G
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is the first in the world to trial a remote-controlled high-lift wheel loader over a 5G network in a complex forestry application — in a bid to develop safer, more productive timber processes and explore its potential as an enabler for automation....
Wed November 17, 2021
Komatsu 931XC 8WD Harvester, 855-3 Forwarder Offer Forestry Customers Enhanced Productivity
Forestry equipment operates under difficult and demanding conditions. Engineered for the rugged terrain of forestry and logging work, Komatsu now offers two new machines, the 931XC-3 8WD harvester and the 855-3 forwarder....
Thu November 11, 2021
McCoy Group to Expand Construction, Forestry Reach With Acquisition of Erb Equipment Co.
McCoy Group Inc. a family-owned company based in Dubuque, Iowa, is expanding its business base with the purchase of eight John Deere Construction and Forestry stores serving Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky from Erb Equipment Co....
Thu November 04, 2021
Tigercat Releases E-Series 822 Feller Bunchers, Harvesters
Tigercat has released the 822E series feller bunchers and harvesters with the latest features and upgrades. The 822E is the most compact track feller buncher and harvester platform in the Tigercat track carrier line-up....
Thu November 04, 2021
Ponsse Solutions for Thinning Sites
Growing a productive forest requires hard work and commitment. Correctly timed thinning improves the forest's growth conditions and makes trees grow sturdier more quickly. Thinning supports forest biodiversity when part of the forest is always in the growth phase....